The leadership studies program focuses on the study of contemporary and classical models of leadership effectiveness. These seminars are designed to introduce and enhance student’s knowledge and personal awareness of the subject and field of leadership and develop the student’s ability to act in a principled manner as a person of influence. These courses… [Read More]
Mathematics and Computer Science
Chair: J’Lee Bumpus Faculty: Aaron Block, Joshua Edge, Michael Higgs, Jack Mealy, Huy Nguyen, Andrea Overbay Emeriti: Kerry Brock, Wilbur Powell, Don Williams Degree Plans Offered in Mathematics and Computer Science Major in Mathematics Minor in Mathematics Major in Computer Science Minor in Computer Science MATHEMATICS The mission of the mathematics program is to provide… [Read More]
Music
Chair: Daniel Dominick Faculty: Wayne Crannell, Ricky Duhaime, John McGinn Director of Bands and Adjunct Instructor of Music: Alan Harkey Adjunct Faculty: Robert Archer, Fenia Chang, Randy Inman, Paul Onspaugh, William Pratt, Cathy Richardson, Sylvia Rivers, Lisa Thomas, Mike Walker The music program provides experiences with serious music for students majoring or minoring in music… [Read More]
Neuroscience
Director: Renee Countryman The neuroscience program includes courses from biology, psychology, chemistry, and philosophy to build a foundation for understanding the study of the brain and nervous system from molecules to behavior and thought. Students are involved in laboratory experiences that encourage hypothesis-driven problem solving and exposure to experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis, and… [Read More]
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Co-Directors: Audrey Flemming, Mark Hébert, and Daniel Nuckols Given its interdisciplinary nature, the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) program offers students the opportunity to journey beyond the borders of any single discipline by offering an integrated study of philosophy, political science, and economics. Initiated at Oxford University in 1924 and now adopted by colleges and… [Read More]
Philosophy
Chair: Mark Hébert Faculty: Karánn Durland Emeritus: Roderick Stewart The mission of the program is to help students develop interpretive, analytical and reflective skills in philosophy. The curriculum provides students with a wide range of topics in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and epistemology. Degree Plans Offered Major in Philosophy Combined Major in Religious Studies and Philosophy… [Read More]
Physics
Chair: Andra Petrean Faculty: David Baker, David Whelan Emeriti: Donald Salisbury The mission of the Physics Department at Austin College is to provide a positive, active learning environment for undergraduate students to explore physics and engineering. The department teaches a diverse group of students, including non-science majors, physics and engineering physics majors, physics minors, other… [Read More]
Political Science
Chair: Audrey Flemming (Fall 2022), Nathan Bigelow (Spring 2023) Faculty: Ruchan Kaya, Frank Rohmer Emeriti: Shelton Williams A major in political science or international relations provides students with an understanding of the great issues of politics in a rapidly changing international environment. Employing historical, comparative, philosophical, legal, and experiential approaches to the study of politics,… [Read More]
Psychology
Chair: Matt Findley Faculty: Lisa M. Brown, Renee A. Countryman, Peter Marks, Elizabeth Preas Adjunct Faculty: Danielle Franks, Michele Helfrich Emeriti: Hank Gorman, Gerald Middents, Karen Nelson, Howard Starr The Psychology Department offers students exposure to the subject matter, methodologies, and professional practice of psychology. As a subject matter, psychology is the study of the brain, behavior, and… [Read More]
Public Health
Co-Directors: Saritha Bangara and George Diggs Faculty: Mathias Akuoko, Lisa M. Brown, Karánn Durland, Michael Fairley, Steve Goldsmith, David Griffith, Huy Nguyen, Joyce Mauk, Kerri-Anne Mitchell, Stephen Ramsey, Kelly Reed, Peter Schulze, Ashley Tharayil, Ivette Vargas-O’Bryan, Brian Watkins PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health at Austin College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to studying the varied and interconnected… [Read More]